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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,366.88, 287,487.94 and 130,850.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,366.88, 287,487.94 and 130,850.88 is: 180,537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,366.88 : 287,487.94 = 130,850.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,366.88/287,487.94 = 130,850.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,366.88x = 287,487.94 × 130,850.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,366.88x = 37,618,049,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,618,049,938.39/208,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,537.57

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